Fernando Carrillo Herrera, was born on March 30, 1949 in Tepechitlan, Zacatecas, Mexico to Adolfo & Guadalupe Herrera. With his family by his side, Fernando, was peacefully called to the Lord on October 23, 2017 at his residence in Wilmington. Predeceased by his Parents & one brother; Fernando is survived by his wife, Martha Lucille Herrera; son Fernando Herrera; daughter Melissa (Antonio) Alvarez; son Robert (Kristi) Herrera; and daughter Kathleen (Joe) Garcia. He leaves his legacy on this earth through his 12 grandchildren & 1 great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his 15 siblings, numerous nephews & nieces and many friends & neighbors. Fernando graduated from Banning High School with the class of 1968, and was the founder of Terced Edad an organization at Holy Family Church serving the elderly, where he proudly served for 31 years.
Rosary for Fernando is on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1011 E L St, Wilmington, CA 90744. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 27, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1011 East L St, Wilmington, CA 90744. Interment to follow at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Ver, CA 90275.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Fernando's memory may be made to Terced Edad at Holy Family Church Wilmington or to the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles, 920 East Alhambra Road, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Funerariadelangelwilmington.com for the Herrera family.
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